What does firme in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word firme in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use firme in Spanish.

The word firme in Spanish means solid, firm, sound, firm, determined, resolute, steady, confidently, firmly, surface, road surface, roadbed, sign, sign, with certainty, with security, non-stop, firm, remain firm, remain steadfast, firm offer, final payment, firm order, firm reservation, confirmed reservation, final judgment, have a firm hand, dry land, solid ground, firm sale. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word firme

solid, firm, sound

adjetivo de una sola terminación (estable) (supported, strong)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es una construcción firme y segura.
It's a solid and safe structure.

firm, determined, resolute

adjetivo de una sola terminación (seguro, decidido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Su actitud firme tuvo un efecto positivo en el grupo.
His firm (or: determined) attitude had a positive effect on the group.

steady

adverbio (con estabilidad, fuerza)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Sostén firme la escalera para que no me caiga.
Hold the ladder steady (or: firmly) so it doesn't fall on me.

confidently, firmly

adverbio (con seguridad)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Debes hablar firme en clase para que los estudiantes te pongan atención.
You must speak confidently (or: firmly) in class so that the students pay attention.

surface, road surface, roadbed

nombre masculino (suelo asfaltado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El firme de la carretera estaba en mal estado.
The surface of the highway was in bad shape.

sign

verbo transitivo (rubricar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Firme el documento por las dos caras, por favor.
Please sign the document on both pages.

sign

verbo intransitivo (acordar) (sport)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El jugador ha firmado por el Real Madrid.
The player has signed for Real Madrid.

with certainty, with security

locución preposicional (con solidez)

Llegó argumentando su postura de firme.

non-stop

locución adverbial (sin parar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Todo el invierno estuvo nevando de firme.

firm

locución adverbial (definitivo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El plan está en firme; no se puede alterar.
The plan is set in stone; it cannot be changed.

remain firm, remain steadfast

locución verbal (no dar el brazo a torcer)

El jefe se mantuvo firme y no dio un aumento a sus empleados.
The boss did not back down and gave his employees a raise.

firm offer

locución nominal femenina (negocios: propuesta definitiva)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

final payment

(Finanzas: pago definitivo)

firm order

(negocios: compraventa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El fabricante de barcos recibió el pedido en firme de un buque de carga.
The ship manufacturer received a firm order for a cargo ship.

firm reservation, confirmed reservation

(depósito no reembolsable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dejé una reserva en firme para el negocio.
I left a firm reservation for the business.

final judgment

locución nominal femenina (derecho: cosa juzgada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tras un proceso de más de cinco años, el juez por fin dictó sentencia firme.
After a process of over five years, the judge finally issued a final judgment.

have a firm hand

locución verbal (coloquial (ser fuerte, determinado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

dry land

nombre femenino (continente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El 12 de octubre de 1492, Colón desembarcó en tierra firme.
On the 12th of October 1492, Christopher Columbus stepped out onto dry land.

solid ground

nombre femenino (terreno sólido)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los astronautas soñaban con pisar tierra firme.
The astronauts dreamt of stepping on solid ground.

firm sale

nombre femenino (mercancía: sin devolución)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Si lo compras no lo puedes devolver. Es una venta en firme.
If you buy it you can't take it back. It's a firm sale.

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